Our Resources
This list below does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement of specific providers, who are responsible for their listed credentials, training and contact information.
Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Support
Feeding your baby can be an unexpectedly challenging part of the postpartum journey but we have resources to help.
The early postpartum period when moms and families are learning how to feed their babies is a crucial time for support as feeding struggles can affect the whole family. Mothers who have physical and emotional support during this time are more likely to meet their feeding goals and feel better overall about mothering their infant(s) and themselves.
Billings Clinic Bozeman Pediatrics
(406) 898-1950
Billings Clinic Bozeman Pediatrics offers fulltime, in-house lactation consultation with flexible scheduling to accommodate families with newborns. Their team of internationally board certified consultants (IBCLC) provides the highest quality, most up-to-date and compassionate care for your family, whatever your feeding needs may be.
Bozeman Health Lactation
(406) 414-2474
Bozeman Health (BH) lactation nurses are passionate about helping you feed your baby. They have more than 75 years of combined experience and are registered nurses with IBCLC certifications. BH is the only hospital in Montana to achieve the IBCLC Care Award. BH lactation nurses apply evidence-based care, and work closely with pediatricians and therapists to get you the care that you and your child need. They will see you everyday you are in the hospital and are also available for visits after you go home. The lactation nurses are available from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. every day of the week at the main hospital campus, as well as limited hours at the Cottonwood and Belgrade clinics.
Breast Milk Depot Center
Mothers who have registered with and been screened by the bank can bring their milk to Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center for donation to the breast milk depot center. From there, our Lactation Services team ensures that the milk gets to the bank safely and on to mothers in need.
Bridger Children's Dentistry
(406) 587-5437
The Bridger Children's Dentistry doctors understand that breastfeeding difficulties affect mothers and families. Their skilled team assesses and identifies tongue and lip ties that inhibit a proper latch. After a thorough, supportive discussion and careful diagnosis, they use a state-of-the-art laser for release procedures and ensure proper breastfeeding is achieved.
Other languages: Spanish
Insurance: Most major insurance, Montana Healthy Kids, MEDICAID
La Leche League
(406) 624-9388
Email: lllbozemanmt@gmail.com
La Leche League (LLL) is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support to breastfeeding families through motherto-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. An accredited volunteer LLL Leader is available at their helpline: 406-624-9388 offering home visits as well. La Leche League International Leaders have all nursed their babies. If you want to do the same, whoever you are, whatever your story is, they're there to help. LLL charges no fees.
LLL meets in person on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:15 a.m. at the Belgrade Public Library and online on the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please check their facebook pages for more information: La Leche League of Bozeman and La Leche League of Gallatin Valley MT
The Cozy Nest
(406) 587-2755
The Cozy Nest offers feeding support with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and solids. Occupational therapy, lactation counseling and nutrition services are provided to assess and treat areas of concern such as oral motor skills, oral aversion, failure to thrive, reflux and g-tube weaning.
Insurance: Most major insurance, MEDICAID
Livingston HealthCare Family Birth Center Lactation
Ruby Ensing (406) 539-3093 or
Margaret Elliott (406) 223-1189
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program within WIC provides families the option of free in-office visits, texting or phone calls for breastfeeding support along with troubleshooting any challenges coinciding with breastfeeding. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program offers nutrient rich food benefits, access to a registered dietitian and breastfeeding supplies and support. For WIC eligibility and income requirements, please visit the website or contact the office.
Other languages: Spanish
Park County Health Department WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling
Margaret Elliott (406) 223-1189
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program provides families the option of free in-home visits, telehealth or over-the-phone calls for breastfeeding support along with troubleshooting any challenges coinciding with breastfeeding. WIC offers nutrient rich food benefits, access to a registered dietitian and breastfeeding supplies and support. For WIC eligibility and income requirements, please contact the office.
Other Languages: Spanish
Saddlepeak Birth
(406) 303-3672
Averee Chifamba, LM, CPM offers lactation counseling coupled with craniosacral fascial release for infants to maximize breastfeeding success and mitigate complications.
Tiny Talk Trio
(406) 600-4518
Alyssa Lundquist, MS CCC-SLP, CLC possesses multifaceted expertise that positions her as a valuable resource for families navigating the complexities of newborn through toddler feeding and swallowing difficulties. By combining her knowledge as a speech language pathologist and a certified lactation counselor, she provides comprehensive support that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of feeding. Sliding fee scale.
Insurance: Most major insurances, MEDICAID
Bozeman Breastfeeding Services
(406) 570-3744
bozemanbreastfeedingservices.com
Jaime June and Terri MacNichol are IBCLCs who provide lactation support from prenatal education to weaning. They have years of experience with complex breastfeeding issues and situations from NICU transitions to health complications of the infant or mother. Whatever the situation, they are passionate about helping and are always willing to collaborate with other health professionals on the care team.
Roots Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Group
(406) 224-5530
Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Group
This welcoming and nurturing weekly group provides an opportunity for mothers to connect, to ask questions, and learn about local resources in a peer to peer support group. Facilitated by a lactation consultant and volunteer facilitator. Breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, formula feeding, you name it, this group is for you.
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:00 a.m. at Roots Family Collaborative
Healthy Gallatin WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling
(406) 582-3115
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a supplemental nutrition program providing healthy food, breastfeeding support and nutrition education. WIC is available to income eligible moms who are pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum along with dads, foster parents and grandparents, or any guardian of a child under 5 years old. SNAP and Head Start participants automatically qualify. At Healthy Gallatin WIC, their certified lactation counselors provide breastfeeding support, encouragement, breast pumps and education.
Mosaic Health and Rehab
(406) 388-4988
Mosaic’s feeding team includes certified lactation counselors, speech therapists and occupational therapists to support all feeding needs from breast and bottle to solids and beyond.
Insurance: Most major insurance, MEDICAID
Tree of Life Family Care Feeding Support
(406) 200-8548
Feeding your baby can be a natural and beautiful process, but it can be worrisome and challenging too. Tree of Life’s Certified Lactation Counselors are well versed in their field with practiced training and seasoned experience to guide you along the way. Services are offered in the home, at day care facilities, and at their downtown Bozeman office. Telehealth options are also available.
Insurance: Most major insurance, MEDICAID
If you do not see what you are looking for, or need a little extra help figuring out what you need, please contact us.
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